(CHRISTINE moves slowly, downstage, away from the DANCERS as her dressing room becomes visible. Unseen by her, MEG also moves away and follows her. As CHRISTINE is about to open the dressing room door,she hears the PHANTOM's voice out of nowhere)

PHANTOM'S VOICEBrava, brava, bravissima. . .

(CHRISTINE is bewildered by the voice. MEG,following, has not heard it. CHRISTINE turns in surprise, and is relieved to see her)